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In contemplating sailboat design I think I have found a fundamental flaw,
that when corrected should yield a great improvement in sailboat
performance.

The flaw is that the keel is put before the rudder. I believe this legacy
continues in modern designs because of accident.

The rudder rightfully belongs in front of the keel, not behind it for
reasons that shall become obvious upon further reading.

Firstly, think of cars and motorcycles. Are they steered by rear wheels?
Mostly not and with good reason, the steering is better done by the front
wheels.

In making a turn, the front mounted rudder would direct an increased water
flow to one side of the keel which would increase the effectiveness (lift)
of the keel - keep the boat upright , the sails would have more power, the
boat less leeway and the turn executed much more quickly.

In heavy seas, the forward mounted rudder would provide greater stability
and control because of its beneficial redirection of water to one side of
the keel.

Docking and tight maneuvers would also be much easier because the bow is
steered, rather than the stern.

Under power, the propeller would be many times efficient. The rudder would
not be blocking the thrust of the propeller nor inefficiently redirecting
it.

The rudder could be configured to alter the characteristics of the bow wave
which would increase the hull speed and overall speed of the boat.

Just like railroad tracks are the width of a horse's ass, rear mounted
rudders are the result of the legacy of dry helmsman. In these modern times
it's very practical to put a rudder under the bow and enjoy the increased
performance benefits.


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In contemplating sailboat design I think I have found a fundamental flaw,
that when corrected should yield a great improvement in sailboat
performance.

The flaw is that the keel is put before the rudder. I believe this legacy
continues in modern designs because of accident.

The rudder rightfully belongs in front of the keel, not behind it for
reasons that shall become obvious upon further reading.

Firstly, think of cars and motorcycles. Are they steered by rear wheels?
Mostly not and with good reason, the steering is better done by the front
wheels.

In making a turn, the front mounted rudder would direct an increased water
flow to one side of the keel which would increase the effectiveness (lift)
of the keel - keep the boat upright , the sails would have more power, the
boat less leeway and the turn executed much more quickly.

In heavy seas, the forward mounted rudder would provide greater stability
and control because of its beneficial redirection of water to one side of
the keel.

Docking and tight maneuvers would also be much easier because the bow is
steered, rather than the stern.

Under power, the propeller would be many times efficient. The rudder would
not be blocking the thrust of the propeller nor inefficiently redirecting
it.

The rudder could be configured to alter the characteristics of the bow wave
which would increase the hull speed and overall speed of the boat.

Just like railroad tracks are the width of a horse's ass, rear mounted
rudders are the result of the legacy of dry helmsman. In these modern times
it's very practical to put a rudder under the bow and enjoy the increased
performance benefits.


Unfortunately the water deflected by the forward rudder is so
turbulent that it destroys laminar flow over the keel.




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On Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:24:44 -0700, "Charles Momsen"
wrote:

In contemplating sailboat design I think I have found a fundamental flaw,
that when corrected should yield a great improvement in sailboat
performance.

The flaw is that the keel is put before the rudder. I believe this legacy
continues in modern designs because of accident.

The rudder rightfully belongs in front of the keel, not behind it for
reasons that shall become obvious upon further reading.

Firstly, think of cars and motorcycles. Are they steered by rear wheels?
Mostly not and with good reason, the steering is better done by the front
wheels.

In making a turn, the front mounted rudder would direct an increased water
flow to one side of the keel which would increase the effectiveness (lift)
of the keel - keep the boat upright , the sails would have more power, the
boat less leeway and the turn executed much more quickly.

In heavy seas, the forward mounted rudder would provide greater stability
and control because of its beneficial redirection of water to one side of
the keel.

Docking and tight maneuvers would also be much easier because the bow is
steered, rather than the stern.

Under power, the propeller would be many times efficient. The rudder would
not be blocking the thrust of the propeller nor inefficiently redirecting
it.

The rudder could be configured to alter the characteristics of the bow
wave
which would increase the hull speed and overall speed of the boat.

Just like railroad tracks are the width of a horse's ass, rear mounted
rudders are the result of the legacy of dry helmsman. In these modern
times
it's very practical to put a rudder under the bow and enjoy the increased
performance benefits.


Unfortunately the water deflected by the forward rudder is so
turbulent that it destroys laminar flow over the keel.


Likewise for the alternative arrangement, during any type of turning of the
boat the keel would generate turbulent flow that would destroy laminar flow
about a rudder behind it. Both generalizations may be true in some
instances but not in all instances.


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Front rudder he

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OzOne wrote in message ...
On Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:24:44 -0700, "Charles Momsen"
wrote:

In contemplating sailboat design I think I have found a fundamental flaw,
that when corrected should yield a great improvement in sailboat
performance.

The flaw is that the keel is put before the rudder. I believe this legacy
continues in modern designs because of accident.

The rudder rightfully belongs in front of the keel, not behind it for
reasons that shall become obvious upon further reading.

Firstly, think of cars and motorcycles. Are they steered by rear wheels?
Mostly not and with good reason, the steering is better done by the front
wheels.

In making a turn, the front mounted rudder would direct an increased water
flow to one side of the keel which would increase the effectiveness (lift)
of the keel - keep the boat upright , the sails would have more power, the
boat less leeway and the turn executed much more quickly.

In heavy seas, the forward mounted rudder would provide greater stability
and control because of its beneficial redirection of water to one side of
the keel.

Docking and tight maneuvers would also be much easier because the bow is
steered, rather than the stern.

Under power, the propeller would be many times efficient. The rudder would
not be blocking the thrust of the propeller nor inefficiently redirecting
it.

The rudder could be configured to alter the characteristics of the bow
wave
which would increase the hull speed and overall speed of the boat.

Just like railroad tracks are the width of a horse's ass, rear mounted
rudders are the result of the legacy of dry helmsman. In these modern
times
it's very practical to put a rudder under the bow and enjoy the increased
performance benefits.


Unfortunately the water deflected by the forward rudder is so
turbulent that it destroys laminar flow over the keel.


Likewise for the alternative arrangement, during any type of turning of the
boat the keel would generate turbulent flow that would destroy laminar flow
about a rudder behind it. Both generalizations may be true in some
instances but not in all instances.


keel has already had the benefit of laminar flow in the conventional
arrangement.




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Front rudder he

http://www.cbtfco.com/


Yep, on a big big boat so flow is not efected over keel as vortices
shed from the forward rudder are outside of the turning radius




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Ever seen a fish with forward rudder?
Philip C Bolger was the first to expiriment with the concept (at least in
modern history).

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"jlrogers±³©" wrote:
Ever seen a fish with forward rudder?
Philip C Bolger was the first to expiriment with the concept *(at least in
modern history).


One his more interesting experiments/essays... actually he tried it
twice, first time on a boat with a sharpie hull and an experimental
double-luff full-batten main. This boat was very difficult to sail and
was an unmitigated failure (one of the best things about Bolger is he
tells what he's tried that *doesn't* work); but he thought the forward
rudder had possibilities and tried it on another boat of well tried
design.

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In contemplating sailboat design I think I have found a fundamental flaw,
that when corrected should yield a great improvement in sailboat
performance.

The flaw is that the keel is put before the rudder. I believe this legacy
continues in modern designs because of accident.

The rudder rightfully belongs in front of the keel, not behind it for
reasons that shall become obvious upon further reading.

Firstly, think of cars and motorcycles. Are they steered by rear wheels?
Mostly not and with good reason, the steering is better done by the front
wheels.

In making a turn, the front mounted rudder would direct an increased water
flow to one side of the keel which would increase the effectiveness (lift)
of the keel - keep the boat upright , the sails would have more power, the
boat less leeway and the turn executed much more quickly.

In heavy seas, the forward mounted rudder would provide greater stability
and control because of its beneficial redirection of water to one side of
the keel.

Docking and tight maneuvers would also be much easier because the bow is
steered, rather than the stern.

Under power, the propeller would be many times efficient. The rudder would
not be blocking the thrust of the propeller nor inefficiently redirecting
it.

The rudder could be configured to alter the characteristics of the bow
wave which would increase the hull speed and overall speed of the boat.

Just like railroad tracks are the width of a horse's ass, rear mounted
rudders are the result of the legacy of dry helmsman. In these modern
times it's very practical to put a rudder under the bow and enjoy the
increased performance benefits.


Sounds logical but, unfortunately, it's not. Why? Because a forward rudder
is inherently unstable. How many rockets have you seen with the tailfins on
the front? Space Shuttle doesn't have the rudder on the front. Airplane? No.
Not even a canard airplane has a forward rudder. Fore and aft directional
stability is paramount. You might be able to gain a wee bit of efficiency in
steering with a forward rudder but it will always try to become an aft
rudder - the more so the higher the velocity. And don't say air and water
are two different things. I know that but a fluid is a fluid is a fluid and
air is considered a fluid when things operate in it at sufficient velocities
so air analogies are valid

I hope this helps.

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"jlrogers±³©" wrote:
Ever seen a fish with forward rudder?
Philip C Bolger was the first to expiriment with the concept (at least in
modern history).


One his more interesting experiments/essays... actually he tried it
twice, first time on a boat with a sharpie hull and an experimental
double-luff full-batten main. This boat was very difficult to sail and
was an unmitigated failure (one of the best things about Bolger is he
tells what he's tried that *doesn't* work); but he thought the forward
rudder had possibilities and tried it on another boat of well tried
design.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

It was tried here in 2006:

http://www.mediterraneanavenue.com/F...likeButter.pdf

Some benefits are mentioned.


 
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